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Redesign your boat build to race across a body of water the fastest.

(rules & limits for your design)

StopwatchFloatingMaterials

RecyclingMaterials

Boat Build

The boat must be powered by a motor or the wind during the race.o The boat must not be pushed or pulled by your hand.

The boat must remain right-side-up when crossing the finish line. Additional materials may be brought in for boat designs, if they are:

o TeacherGeek componentso Found & Recycling Bin materialso Teacher Approved, Non-Hazardous

You will have _______________ to complete this design challenge.The time from building and re-designing your boat to the start of the competition.

Fill in how much time you have

Before you start… Make sure you have built an example Boat for use on this challenge. Documents & supplies at teachergeek.com/learn

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Carry That WeightDesign a boat that can carry the most weight from one point to another. Use objects of consistent (regular) weight such as golf balls or bean bags. Race three times – adding more weight each trial.If the boat takes on water or sinks, you’re out!

Speed Boat RegattaEnter your boats in a regatta (boat race), competing for speed, with a stopwatch. The first boat to cross the finish line, wins.What materials can you add or create to make your boat faster, or sail in a straight line?

Use sticks, poles, string or fishing wire to mark the finish line of the regatta course.

Engineering NotebookUse engineering notebook pages to go through the Design Process. Sketch ideas, take notes and use them to compete in challenges!

If the boat moves too far off course (out-of-bounds), you’re out!